Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-30
AUGUSTA COUNTY.
An Interesting Church Evcnt-Sud-
den Death.

lCorcsspoaiea,e Of the Richmond Dispstch.J
STAUYToN, November %, 1851.
Yesterday was the commencement of
the November term OF Augusta County
Court. The weather was fair and plea
SAINT, and very large attendance Of peo-
pie were on hand.
An interesting event i'll church history
occurred last Sabbath at Laurel Hill,
about seven miles north Of Stanton, in
the valley of the Middle river. Laurel
Hill was one of the earliest locations
chosen by the Baptists for planting
church in Augusta county. There were
Baptists in that vicinity and they as
sembled themselves together at an earlier
day. but 1t was in 1881 that the Rev. L.
W. Roberts. of Nelson county. represent
ing the State Mission Board, organized
the church and house of worship was
then erected. The congregation has
grown and the excellent pastor, Rev.
John IL. Taylor, has accomplished much
there for the cause. Recently a new
house Of worship has been completed
and well equipped, 40xj0 feet in size.
Last Sabbath was a charming fall day,
and it had been chosen as the time for
the dedlcatory services, and Rev. A. L.
Dickinson, ID. D., OF Richmond, was
present 10 deliver the sermon OF the occa-
sion. There was very large assemblage
OF people and the spacious editice could
not furnish sitting room.
Preparatory to the dedication OF the
church the pastor, Rev. John II. Taylor,
introduced Rev. c. +. Fry, who was
directly associated in the work of plant
ing the church at Laurel Hill III 1851
and the only living person who was then
on hemembership roll. He gave avery
interesting sketch of the church, Its
early members, and events connected
with itsince its foundation. Rev. Samuel
Driver, Of the German TunkCr church,
followed with prayer, and then DIR.
Dickinson delivered the sermon IN his
well-known impressive style from
Matthew XVI, ID.
The cost OF the new building was
S1,4OO. A balance was reported due on
it. and Immediately Si0O-more than
sufIcient-was raised for the purpose Of
freeing it of all arrearages.
The pastor returned the thanks of bis
congregation aud his own for the aid
they had received, aud then the services
closed and the large assemblage went
their way pleased and gratitied with all
which had occurred.
Sunday night Dr. Dickinson preached
in the Baptist church i'll Stanton TO a
very large congregation.
Mr.. Taylor is also pastorof the Waynes-
boro' church. Several of the WayDes-
boro' members were present at the Lau-
rel.Hill dedication. 1t is understood
that the Wnynesboro' people expect to
commence the preparatory work at once
TO build a new church there, and DR..
Dickinson has kindly offered to aid them
in any way he can. That means q preat
deal when he says his assistanc' i be
forthcoming.
Mis-. Ann II. Richardson died sudden
" Yesterday at the residence Of her kins-
man, j. Fred. Efinger, Esq, of TINS
city.
Mrs. Richardson's maiden name was
Herring, and she was of Rockingham
county. She has numerous relatives
here and in Rockingham. Major George
II. ChrismoD, of thatcounty. sanephow.
Mrs. Richardson was widow OF the late
Rev. w. q. Richardson, who was pro
iessor OF ancient languages in Richmond
College, Kentucky, and also at one time
pastor of the Presbyterian church al
Stantonv;lle, Tennessee. Sho will be
buried at Harr:sonburg. CAXIoS.